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2026-2027 New Teacher Orientation

Posted Date: 09/01/26 (07:38 PM)
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Starting the Year off Right!

The Scotia-Glenville School District kicked off preparations for the 2026/2027 school year today by hosting a dedicated orientation session for new incoming teachers at the Senior High School Library.

The morning event blended professional preparation with community building, covering essential topics such as District Goals, APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review), and Technology Training.

     
             A speaker presents to an audience sitting at wooden tables inside a library or community room.


Building Connections & Leadership Support

Facilitated by Rick Arket, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, the orientation included an interactive pairing activity specifically designed to foster meaningful connections between the administrative team and new educators.

Key leaders and support staff introduced themselves to guide incoming staff throughout the upcoming school year:

  • Christina Darkangelo-Wood – High School Science Teacher and Mentor Coordinator

  • Lee Ann Napolitano – Long-term staff member heavily involved in district AI initiatives and the APPR process

  • Deb Byrne – Instructional Tech Specialist

Following the morning library session and introductions, the new staff transitioned into additional presentations and collaborative activities scheduled throughout the day.

Welcome New Tartan Staff!
                       A group of ten diverse adults pose together smiling in a brightly lit school library.

We are excited to see the diverse skills, talents, and energy these educators will bring to our community:

Educator Role / Discipline
Scott Marzloff High School Physics
Sarah Brock High School Social Studies
Evan Carrier High School Social Studies
Amy Thalheimer K-12 School Social Worker
Alexandra Skoda High School Speech Language Pathologist
Sarah Cuscino SAC Special Education Teacher
Nic Scheibner Middle School Special Education Teacher
Cherisse Constantine SAC Special Education Teacher
Macee Maddock GD DS Special Education Teacher
Aliyah Bacchus LINC Special Education Teacher

Welcome to Scotia-Glenville! We are thrilled to welcome you to our Tartan family and look forward to an incredible 2026/2027 school year together.